BC Randonneurs – information on marathon cycling events on the Island and in the Lower Mainland. ‘Randonneur cycling’, sometimes called marathon cycling, can mean something a little different to every rider. For some it is like touring with miles and miles of scenic riding, often at a leisurely pace. For others, randonneuring is a quest [...]
Cycling BC Online: a not-for-profit association registered under the B.C. Society Act. Their primary function is to manage and develop cycling for recreation, transportation, and sport in B.C. The Schwalbe Cycling Club welcomes cyclists of varying abilities and cycling interests. Our membership has a wide range of abilities from novice to City, Provincial and World [...]
Adventure Cycling Club Search This site is one of the best directories for Bike Clubs in the United States. It gives tons of information including: Accommodations; Bikes Shops, Clubs and rentals; Public Access Lands; Resorts – both Bike 7 Ski; Maps & Guides; Trail Info and lots of other stuff. These categories can be found [...]
AMS Bike Co-op, Univ. of British Columbia, Vancouver – operates a fleet of communal bikes on the UBC campus, the Bike Hub and www.thebikekitchen.com bike repair shop www.ams.ubc.ca/clubs/bikecoop Atomic Racing Club, Vancouver www.atomicracing.com BC Randonneurs Cycling Club – organizes “brevets” (timed marathon rides) of 200 to 600 km and populaires (intoductory) rides of shorter distances [...]
So you have just bought a mountain bike and you are looking into extending its lifespan. How is this done? To extend the lifespan of your mountain bike, it is essential to perform regular maintenance. Repairs will also need to be done when needed, before the problem becomes worse. Your best friend in doing this [...]
For special occasions like birthdays and Christmases, looking for the perfect gift to give your little ones could be especially tiring and based on satisfied kids and parents; one could never go wrong with a bike. Yes, bikes have always been a favorite when it comes to gift giving. For your toddlers who have just [...]
For the longest time, bike with training wheels have been the first bikes that parents buy for their tiny tots in order for them to learn how to balance on a bike and over the years several issues have been raised. But there were a few minor considerations that most adults raised. Most bikes with [...]
Personally, I love 29ers. They are fast, agile, bump-absorbing, and have great traction. However, with all the advantages of 29er mountain bikes, any would-be owner should be aware of the disadvantages this new breed of mountain bike has. First, 29ers have bigger wheels and rims then traditional 26 inch bikes. This makes them somewhat slower [...]
Motorcycle racing is a popular sport and one that is recognized in most countries. Due to the costs of sporting these days many avid racers are turning to a smaller more cost friendly sport called minimoto. Mini bikes are little motorcycles that are about 1/4 to 1/2 the size of a full scale motorcycle. They [...]
A good treadmill can always be part of any fitness training and program. Basically, running on the treadmill is one of the easy and healthy ways to lose weight fast. One of the best advantages of exercising on a treadmill is you can perspire and burn out calories while walking or running on it without [...]
What are battery powered ride on toys They are miniature toy versions of cars and bikes in which both girls and boys can sit on and ride. The toys are battery operated and have a decent battery power life, so kids can ride in them at least for a while before having to recharge them. [...]
If you want to get the best price on a York C301 exercise bike then you will know that locating the best online deals for any type of home fitness equipment can be notoriously hard. This is due to the increasing popularity of exercising at home. With gyms becoming more expensive people are looking for [...]
When you first get involved in multisports, there is a lot of initial expenditure required to get all the right triathlon accessories. If you are swimming in cold climates, you will need a good quality wet suit, which will help you keep warm, but also aid buoyancy, enabling you to swim faster. For effective running [...]
A bike is a great form of transportation and often a significant investment. Because of this, you likely want to do everything you can to keep your bike in top condition. Here are three ways to care for your bike in order to keep it in good condition so that it will last you as [...]
Oak Bay Bikes recently reported this on their site – “Taylor Leigh who has one of our fav sections in “Whats Next”, has now started a new magazine called Freedom Of Expression (FOE). It’s turning out to be an arts – culture – style magazine that centers around the freeriding world and other action sports. [...]
Slatwall garage storage rack systems can make your garage look like a showroom. Older systems came in steel, aluminum or pressed wood. While they looked professional, they were heavy, expensive and hard to handle. Several manufacturers now make systems in lightweight PVC or resin, which make them affordable and easy to install. Slatwall garage storage [...]
If you happen to own a bicycle and love to be on the go, you understand that its crucial that your mountain bike or bikes get to your ideal destination harm free. The concept concerning hitch mount bike racks is to safely transport your bicycles devoid of damage to your bike or your vehicle. The [...]
One of the most convenient modes of transportations that are still used up until today is the bicycles. With the rapid increase of price of gas in the world market and the high cost of living, people still choose to ride bikes to use their means of transportation conveniently. Bikes are still widely used in [...]
When it comes to selecting the best a bike carrier (also known as a bike rack), there are actually several things you need to carefully consider before making your purchase. The first thing to think about is the type of bike carrier that suits your car best. Roof bike rack? Trunk mounted? Hitch Mount Bike [...]
Tips and Ideas for Bicycle Storage If you have a hobby for riding bike, it is better for you to use a bike storage rack to help you in hanging your bike in a wall. Besides, the use of bike rack will allow you to keep organized your bike in a good way so you [...]
Speedy Bike Club isn’t really a club – at least not one that I could find. But it is a cool looking jersey made by Twin Six! For those of you who are tired of the corporate logo explosions and pro team replicas, Twin Six’s classic and timeless cycling jerseys may be just what you need. [...]
The Walden Mountain Bike Club was formed in the fall of 2008. They are an incorporated, not for profit club that is run by a volunteer Board of Directors. They are affiliated with the Ontario Cycling Association as well as the International Mountain Bike Association. They currently have approximately 60 members. Our home venue is [...]
Ruff Ryders Lifestyles is not just a motorcycle club, car club, or vest wearing organization. Ruff Ryders Lifestyle is an attitude and a frame of mind. Its members are determined to represent their RR family in a positive, motivating manner. Some represent through stunting, racing, building show cars/bikes, or even by fitness or urban swagger… [...]
Cheap Dirt bikes have always had a reputation of being big, noisy and dangerous. A Pit Bike is basically a shrunk down version of these and in recent years have become very popular amongst children and adults alike. As far back as the 1950′s when mechanics needed to get around the pits at a racetrack [...]